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DJI Defends Its Drones Amid Homeland Security Hearing
The Debate Over Chinese-Made Drones On May 16, the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing titled: “Unmanned Aerial Systems: An Examination of the Use of Drones in Emergency Response,” examining the use of drones in emergency response. The…
UDOT Tests Vertiports for Drone Delivery and Air Taxis in Utah
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is leading the charge in drone delivery and air taxi innovation. With the help of Utah State University, UDOT has successfully launched the state’s first air taxi from a “vertiport.” What Is a Vertiport?…
Organ Transplant Agency in St. Louis Eyes Drones for Faster Blood Sample Transport
A St. Louis-based organ transplant agency is looking into using unmanned drones to transport blood samples and medical supplies faster and cheaper across the Midwest. Mid-America Transplant’s aim is reportedly to speed up the process of confirming organ donor eligibility…
Cape Coral Police Department Launches Drone Program
The Cape Coral Police Department (CCPD) has officially launched its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program, aiming to enhance community safety with the use of drones, reports NBC2. These drones provide a quick aerial perspective in various situations, from missing person…
Drone Pilot Grounded: Court Rules License Needed for Aerial Mapping
Drone Mapping Business Halted by Licensing Laws In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court ruled that a North Carolina drone pilot cannot offer aerial mapping services without a state surveyor’s license. This decision highlights the tension between innovative technology…
5G Drones Aim to Transform Mountain Rescue
Revolutionizing Rescue Efforts in Scotland’s Hills Scotland’s mountainous terrain presents significant challenges for rescue operations due to patchy mobile phone signals. A new trial in Tarfside, in the Angus hills, aims to revolutionize this by testing the feasibility of pop-up…
Drone to Survey Snake River Levee in Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole residents recently witnessed a drone flight over the Snake River on Monday, May 20. This operation, conducted by Jackson Hole Fire/EMS and the Teton County Sheriff’s Office, aimed to assess the levee between Moose and Zenith, near Jackson…
Future of Heavy Lifting: DJI FlyCart 30’s Impressive Capabilities
The DJI FlyCart 30 drone isn’t just another flying gadget—it’s a powerhouse built for heavy-duty tasks. Gene Nagata, aka Potato Jet, recently gave us a firsthand look at what this massive drone can do, exploring its potential applications beyond the…
Drones Smuggle Drugs Across Niagara River: 3 Suspects Caught in New York
High-Tech Drone Smuggling Operation Busted A smuggling operation that used drones to fly drugs from Canada into upstate New York has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of three suspects. The operation involved a newly purchased $630,000 house along the…
Turkish Drone Finds Iran President’s Crashed Helicopter, Draws Star and Crescent
A Turkish drone found the crashed helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi in the mountains of East Azerbaijan, Iran. The drone’s flight path then drew a crescent, visible on flight tracking websites, reports NDTV. The Crash President Raisi and…
Poland Completes TB2 Drone Purchase from Turkey’s Baykar
Poland just got its final delivery of TB2 drones from Turkey’s Baykar, wrapping up a deal worth $270 million for 24 combat drones. This purchase marks a significant milestone in Poland’s defense capabilities and highlights the growing importance of drone…
Ukraine Claims Major Victory with Drone Strike on Russian Ship
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has claimed a significant triumph in its ongoing conflict with Russia, announcing the destruction of a Russian ship in the Black Sea. This latest development marks another blow for Russia amidst escalating tensions. Ukrainian Drone Strike…
Drone Strikes Hit Kosti Port, Shelling Resumes in El Fasher
Drone attacks targeted the Kosti port, and fierce clashes continued between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El Fasher, leading to civilian casualties and concerns for displaced people, reports the Sudan Tribune. Unidentified Drones Target Kosti…
10th Mountain Division Soldiers Shoot Down 28 Enemy Drones in Middle East Deployment
Artillery Soldiers Earn “Ace” Status in Anti-Drone Operations During a nine-month deployment in the Middle East, three artillery soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division’s 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, earned the “ace” designation by shooting down more than 28…
Montana DNRC Embraces Drone and Lidar Tech for Water Flow Analysis
Cutting-Edge Tech at Boulder Creek The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is making waves with its latest tech adoption at Boulder Creek. On Wednesday, the DNRC team, led by hydrologist David Saba, utilized drones equipped with Lidar…
Ukraine’s Drone Strikes Disrupt Russia’s Oil Refining, Fuel Prices Spike
Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have significantly impacted Russia’s oil refining capacity, reportedly disrupting 14% and causing domestic fuel prices to rise sharply. Despite these strikes, Russia’s electricity output remains largely unaffected. Ukrainian Drone Strikes Impact Russia’s Oil…
Drones Revolutionize Cattle Mustering at Beef Australia 2024
Cattle ranchers in Queensland’s outback have witnessed history as drones remotely mustered cattle, showcasing a groundbreaking method that promises to transform livestock management, reports ABC News. The Drone-Driven Muster In a world-first, drones piloted from the Gold Coast mustered cattle…
Drone Pilot Trespasses at Stryker’s Cork Plant
A drone pilot from Waterford was found guilty of trespassing after an incident at Stryker’s medical devices facility in Cork, Ireland. The court heard that Kieran Jones, 54, flew his drone over the plant without permission, causing alarm among the…
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